What is the ‘Shadow’?

What is the ‘Shadow’? The term ‘shadow’ and ‘shadow working’ are prevalent in today’s spiritual and psychoanalytical worlds. While this concept of the shadow has been explored and described by various thinkers throughout history, perhaps the most influential and well-known exploration of the shadow comes from the Swiss psychiatrist and psychoanalyst, Carl Jung. Jungian philosophy…

Is Shadow Work Dangerous?

Is Shadow Work Dangerous? Shadow work is the process of exploring and understanding the unconscious parts of ourselves, including our negative traits, behaviors, and beliefs. It can be a powerful and transformative process, but it can also be challenging and potentially unsettling. So, is shadow work dangerous? In some cases, it can be if there…

Benefits of Shadow Working

Benefits of Shadow Working Shadow work is a term used to describe the process of exploring and understanding the unconscious aspects of the self, including those parts that are often hidden or repressed. This process can be challenging, as it often involves facing difficult emotions and confronting deeply-held beliefs and behaviors. However, it can also…